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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,994.48, 708,386.31 and 319,732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,994.48, 708,386.31 and 319,732.02 is: 441,513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,994.48 : 708,386.31 = 319,732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,994.48/708,386.31 = 319,732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,994.48x = 708,386.31 × 319,732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,994.48x = 226,493,784,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,493,784,237.99/512,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,513.11

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